NEW RENAULT KADJAR WITH MOTABILITY

1.6 DCi Dynamique S Nav 5dr 4wd

This Renault Kadjar 1.6 DCi Dynamique S Nav 5dr 4wd Hatchback is available now at Pentagon on the Motability scheme and can be ordered in a wide range of colours. And because it´s from Motability your car insurance, breakdown cover, servicing costs and tyres are all included.

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Specification

The Motability Scheme

Video Review & Road Test

Satellite Navigation

Bluetooth Connectivity

DAB Digital Radio

Parking Sensors / Park Assist

Climate Control

USB Connect

Isofix

Cruise Control

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

Automatic Headlights

Touch Screen Display

Electric Windows

Traction control

Airbags

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Driver Convenience

4x35W DAB radio, Arkamys 3D sound with bluetooth and USB connection

Adjustable dashboard illumination

Air recirculation system

Cruise control + speed limiter

Door/boot open warning light

Driver/passenger reading lights

Dual zone automatic climate control

Eco mode

Exterior temperature gauge

Fingertip controls for audio system

Front and rear parking sensors

Front courtesy lights

Front footwell illumination

Illuminated boot

Oil level gauge

Pollen filter

Power assisted steering

R-Link Multimedia system with 7" touch screen, satellite navigation and western European map

A Big Welcome To Every Motability Customer
At Pentagon we aim to make your visit to us as convenient and comfortable as possible. We make every effort to ensure you are well looked after and receive a service that you will feel happy to recommend to your friends and family.

A new car every three years
You get a new car every three years and we will contact you a few months before your expiry date to help you choose your next car.

Comprehensive insurance
Fully comprehensive insurance is included, and you can also nominate two drivers who can drive on your behalf. If you leave Motability you can even request a letter confirming your claims history to take to your new insurer.

Servicing and maintenance
Regular service and maintenance is included so you'll have no unexpected repair bills.

Breakdown assistance
RAC Motability Assistance is provided for recovery, either at the roadside or at home.

Window and windscreen repair or replacement
Should anything happen to your windows or windscreen it will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you.

60,000 mileage allowance
You can drive upto 60,000 miles over three years with all Motability cars.

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Ten Second Review

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Ten Second Review

Renault's Kadjar is a family-sized Crossover model that's smart, sensible and, in its way, quite aspirational. Developed from much of the same technology that brought us the segment-leading Nissan Qashqai, it's certainly a more interesting family choice than that Focus-class hatch you might have been considering and, in top 1.6-litre dCi 130 diesel guise, there's the option of 4WD if you want some substance to go with the style.

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Background

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Background

For a long time, Renault was never able to offer us a class-competitive family-sized Crossover model. Here's the car that puts that right, the Kadjar.

At first glance, many dismissed this car merely as a Nissan Qashqai with a Renault re-style but there's much more to this Crossover than that. Though the two vehicles do share 60% of their parts, Renault claims that 95% of what you see and feel in a Kadjar is completely new. It's certainly sharply styled and is able to offer a bigger boot than its Nissan counterpart. There's more affordable pricing too, especially when it comes to more powerful engines and the option of four wheel drive. Sounds promising doesn't it? Time to put this car to the test in 1.6-litre dCi 130 diesel form.

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Driving Experience

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Driving Experience

This, we're told, is the 'ultimate urban adventurer'. It certainly a good indicator as to just how far this class of car has come. Larger Crossovers have always been lighter and less clunky than proper SUVs but they've still tended to be a little compromised in comparison to the conventional family hatchbacks they're usually based upon. This one irons away many of these issues.

Like all the best family Crossover models, this Kadjar requires very little acclimatisation once you set off behind the wheel. Unless you really start to throw the thing around, you'll find that it handles just like any ordinary family hatchback and rides probably better than most of them. If you want responsive power on tap - or the option of 4WD - then you'll need to stretch to the top 1.6-litre dCi 130 diesel unit that we're testing here. This puts out a useful 320Nm of torque and makes 62mph from rest in 9.9s en route to 118mph. Those are figures that slightly deteriorate if you opt for this variant with 4WD, but the extra tractional benefits of an all-wheel-driven version will be well worth having in the winter months. This is one of those on-demand set-ups that can transfer up to 50% of power rearwards should a loss of traction demand it.

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Design And Build

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Design and Build

So. What do we have here? A Nissan Qashqai with a Renault re-style? Or something more? The Kadjar certainly shares much with its Japanese design stablemate, primarily its 'CMF' 'Common Module Family' platform and most of its engine technology. Many though, will think this to be a more sleekly-styled car and it's certainly a more practical one, with a rear overhang lengthened to deal with the Qashqai's biggest problem, a lack of bootspace. The result is an appealing package that at first glance, seems to deliver everything that a modern Crossover of this kind should offer.

The fascia is neatly executed with decent materials choices, but there's nothing about it that immediately smacks of Renault. Some might see that as a good thing given some of the wacky cabins Renault has delivered in recent memory, and there's nothing here that's going to put off those looking for a smart and presentable driving environment. The boot is a useful 42-litres bigger than a Qashqai's at 472-litres to the tonneau cover. You get handles that drop the rear seats in their 60/40 split, an organiser that prevents your shopping spilling all over the boot when you corner and a split level load floor. There's also 30-litres of oddments storage around the cabin and the front passenger seat can even be folded to use as an impromptu table.

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Market And Model

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Market and Model

Kadjar pricing sits in the £18,000 to £27,000 bracket but for this dCi 130 diesel variant, you'll need to budget from around £23,000 and allow a further £1,500 if you want all-wheel traction. There's a choice of 'Dynamique Nav', 'Dynamique S Nav' and 'Signature Nav' grades.

Whichever one you go for, equipment includes alloy wheels of at least 17-inches in size, roof rails and chromed inserts in the car's bodyside mouldings. Plus buyers also get a hands-free keycard, dual-zone climate control, rear privacy glass, auto headlamps and wipers and a leather-covered steering wheel. Most importantly, the car comes with an 'R-link 2' infotainment system complete with satellite navigation, the set-up accessible via a 7-inch colour touchscreen that also works a higher-quality Arkamys 3D sound system. 'Dynamique Nav' trim, we think, represents the sweet spot in the range: settle at this level in the line-up and the only other thing you might want to do is to pay a little extra for two key practical Kadjar features, the adjustable-height boot floor and the 'one-touch' easy-folding rear seats.

Safety-wise, there's a 'Visio Pack' which gives you three things: a 'traffic sign recognition' system that pictures traffic signs as you pass and displays them on the dash; a 'lane departure warning' system that stops dozy drivers who might be veering out of their lanes on the highway; and an 'automatic high/low beam' system that automatically dips your headlights for you at night in the face of oncoming traffic.

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Cost Of Ownership

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Cost of Ownership

With this pokier 1.6-litre dCi 130 diesel derivative, the running cost figures are 64.2mpg and 116g/km on 17-inch wheels, though inevitably, that showing takes a hit if you specify the 4WD version. Even though the traction system in question is part-time and only gives you four driven wheels when low grip levels demand it, the extra mechanicals carry a 107kg weight penalty, which means that the running cost figures deteriorate to 58.8mpg and 126g/km of CO2 on 17-inch wheels.

Enough on efficiency figures; what about the other costs of running this car - depreciation for example? Given that Renault's previous contender in this category, the Koleos of 2008, shed value like a stone, potential Kadjar buyers might be forgiven for harbouring some concerns in this area. Apparently, though, they needn't worry. Independent experts CAP reckon that this fresh design will be viewed very differently by the market, thanks to good looks and that Qashqai heritage. As a result, lower-order versions may well retain up to 47% of their original value after the industry-standard three year/60,000 mile ownership period, which isn't far off what you'd get from established respected family Crossovers like Mazda's CX-5 and Ford's Kuga. Plusher Kadjars sit in the 42 to 45% bracket - still a very reasonable showing given Renault's relative lack of track record in this segment.

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Summary

New Renault Kadjar With Motability - Summary

In summary? Well you could say that it would have been difficult for Renault to fail with this Crossover, given the proven underpinnings it's based upon. The French brand though, has had the right ingredients for a car of this kind for some time but simply hasn't managed to blend them into the kind of finished product that buyers in this segment really want.

The Scenic RX4 of 2000 and the Koleos model of 2008 were both false starts in this regard but with this Kadjar, the pieces really seem to fit, especially in this top dCi 130 guise. It may not be the 'ultimate urban adventurer' but it's the kind of car that really could add a more appealing dimension to family travel.

Prices referred to in the review are MRRP

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The information on this vehicle has been obtained in good faith from CAP data, and is based on the Manufacturer's standard specification. Any extras, such as upgraded wheels, may change this data. Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the above information, the vehicle specification and the vehicle picture shown, some inaccuracies may occur. Please check with your dealer about any items which may affect your decision to buy this vehicle. Fuel costs per mile calculated using average petrol and diesel prices.

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